Modernization
Report: U.S. Marshals’ email folly ruins bitcoin auction
A "reply all" revealed the identities of 40 bidders in an anonymous bitcoin auction.
Digital Government
Can Big Data Boost the Paltry Number of Female and Minority Tech Workers?
One start-up is using public, online information to find more women, minority workers.
Digital Government
The technology taking NASA to Mars
The space agency showcases some of its innovations, big and small.
People
'The critical link is giving people ownership'
Author Rod Pyle discusses what other agencies can learn from the culture and systems that have driven NASA's accomplishments.
Cybersecurity
U.S. Marshals blast email addresses of those interested in anonymous bitcoin auction
Financial Services // Government (U.S.) // United States
Modernization
IRS Emails Wouldn’t Have Vanished in the Cloud
‘It’s an interesting window into how far we still have to go,’ industry official says.
Emerging Tech
Obama Met a Giant, Talking Robot Giraffe at the White House Today
The robotic animal that speaks with a British accent and can carry 30 people is just one oddity in a giraffe-centric news cycle this week.
Modernization
Gauging cloud security across government
FedRAMP is beginning to change the perception that cloud computing is less secure than traditional data centers.
Digital Government
Intel Folks Want to Mimic Brain Circuits
New IARPA project focuses on next-gen machine-learning algorithms.
People
SEC trying out the business information officer
CIO Thomas Bayer brought the idea to government from his time at Capital One.
Digital Government
VA Expects Award of New Patient-Scheduling Contract by September
Anticipates lengthy transition from old to new system.
People
Bowen: Consolidating health IT about culture, not tech
The military's planned move to a unified electronic health record means big management and organizational changes.
Digital Government
Do More 24: Like a code sprint for charity
The United Way of the National Capital Area's 24-hour crowdfunding campaign supports local nonprofits.
Modernization
Cloud: Are we there yet?
Maria Roat, Kevin Dulany and others discuss what's next for FedRAMP.
Digital Government
Lack of Telework Opportunities Makes Government Lose Out on Top Hires
Employees leave when agencies cannot offer flexible work arrangements, study finds.
Modernization
IRS email woes could have roots in creaky technology
A political battle between congressional Republicans and the White House may hinge on out-of-date computer systems.
Modernization
IGs seek better access to federal clouds
The breakdown of the VA's cloud email deal last year highlights the question of how to maintain oversight of cloud-based computer systems.
Cybersecurity